Sculpture In The World Of Art: A Conversation With Artists

WASHINGTON — Ann Smith, the curator of the Mattatuck Museum, will host a conversation this weekend with the artists featured in the current Washington Art Association outdoor sculpture exhibition. The discussion will take place in the WAA studio and, weather permitting, will be followed by a visit to the sculpture on the Town Hall lawn. The program is scheduled for Sunday, July 21, beginning at 4 pm.

The exhibition celebrating the association’s fiftieth anniversary, which will remain through September, is an exciting display by a diverse group of artists using different materials and approaches. Philip Grausman’s monumental portrait bust “Susanna” is made of fiberglass, Tom Doyle constructed his abstract wooden piece “Seneca” in oak, and Francis Patnaude’s mystic “Stupa #2” combines steel, copper, bronze and aluminum.

Peter Woytuk molded bronze into a playful, huge, spread-out collection called “Large Can Construction with Three Apples and a Raven” while Tim Prentice’s engaging whirligig “Three Wheeler” is constructed of aluminum and lexan. The late William Talbot used concrete, stained glass and steel to create his timeless piece “Khensu.”

The artists will discuss the hows and whys of their work, the time and costs involved, and answer questions. There is no admission fee to the program but reservations would be appreciated because of space limitations. Call Delancey Materne at 860-868-8728 for information or to reserve a place.

“A Conversation with the Artists” was made possible through the participation of Ann Smith and the featured artists and major funding from The Waterbury Foundation.

Washington Art Association’s gallery is in Bryant Memorial Plaza, Route 47 in Washington Depot. It shares a driveway with the town hall.